How to Delete Facebook Account

1. Click the downwards-pointing arrow in the top-right corner of the screen

2. Select Settings

3. Open the Security section

4. Choose the Deactivate Your Account option at the bottom of the menu

Delete Facebook Now

Facebook can take up to 90 days to process account deletion requests, but once your account's gone, it’s gone. Before taking the plunge, it’s well worth downloading a copy of the data Facebook has on you.

To do this:

1. Click the downwards-pointing arrow in the top-right corner of the screen